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Under legislation recently introduced by U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4), governors would be authorized to withhold all federal funding from local governments who choose not to enforce federal immigration law. Rep. Perry introduced the "Follow Immigration Law Act" (H.R. 3391) last week, which was referred to the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform Committees. “We're a Nation of laws and shouldn’t pick and choose which laws we’re going to enforce”, said Rep. Perry. “Local g... Read more

YORK, PA – To ensure his constituents are able to share their concerns regarding issues before the United States Congress and the federal government, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) will host a town meeting next week. The meeting will be held on Saturday, August 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at YWCA York, located at 320 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. Street parking is available on East Market Street and additional parking can be found in the YWCA parking lot located behind the buil... Read more

“One of the core functions of the federal government is to ensure that America has the necessary transportation infrastructure to keep our economy moving here at home and strengthen our competitive edge in the global economy. Year after year, we keep kicking this can down the road with short-term fixes and budget gimmicks while our infrastructure continues to crumble around us. This ongoing uncertainty weakens our economy, hurts small businesses and leaves too many of our citizens stuck in traff... Read more

I’m extremely concerned with many key components of the nuclear agreement with Iran that was announced this morning. While a negotiated solution has always been the preferred way out of the Iranian nuclear impasse, the U.S. cannot afford a deal that leaves Iran with an intact pathway to nuclear weapons, and gives us no credible ability to inspect and verify all of Iran’s actions—or lack thereof. Throughout the negotiating process, Iran has resisted adapting the necessary constraints to guarantee... Read more

Washington, D.C. – At the halfway point of 2015, the U.S. House continues its focus on Americans’ top priorities – jobs and the economy, providing our Veterans with the care they’ve earned and improving our national security. So far this year, the House has passed more than 190 bills. Controlling Government Spending The U.S. House and Senate have reached agreement on a Fiscal Year 2016 budget that balances in 10 years, doesn’t raise taxes and confronts the $18 trillion debt crisis that threatens... Read more

The Supreme Court has ignored all rules of statutory construction, as well as its constitutional responsibility. I’m beyond disappointed by their decision today. Words apparently mean nothing when political expediency overrules constitutional mandates. I completely agree with Justice Scalia who said, “The Court holds that when the [ACA] says, “exchange established by the State” it really means “…established by the state or federal government.” That, of course, is quite absurd, and the Court’s 2... Read more

Yesterday was a disturbing day for us not only as Members of Congress, but also as military officers. With regard to hostage issues presently involving our constituents, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine, U.S. Army Special Forces, has brought to light serious and critical flaws in this country’s hostage recovery efforts. After witnessing his testimony at the “whistleblower” hearing held today by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, we’re compelled to speak out in solid... Read more

“Free trade strengthens our economy. I’m a strong proponent of free trade policies that ensure access to overseas markets for American companies and products. Yet ensuring transparency and accountability in government is one of my highest priorities. I opposed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill today in the House because it didn’t do enough to affirm Congress’s authority over international trade and give American citizens a stronger voice during the consideration of trade agreements. This ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment Wednesday by U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (PA-4) and Bob Dold (IL-10) that allows states who have legalized cannabidiol (CBD) to do so without federal interference. CBD has shown significant results in reducing the amount and duration of seizures in those who suffer from epilepsy. The amendment passed by a vote of 297-130 during debate of the FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, which is expected to ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One week after opposing the reauthorization of the Patriot Act because it didn't stop the National Security Agency’s (NSA) mass collection of Americans’ data, U.S. Representative Scott Perry introduced legislation, the NSA Transparency Act, to require this and future Administrations to respond to unanswered questions from lawmakers about the domestic surveillance programs that have collected this myriad of communications data on American citizens. Last Wednesday, Congressman P... Read more